Gary the Car Nut

I SPENT 6 YEARS WITH A PORSCHE 718 SPYDER. HERE'S WHAT IT REALLY COST!

4.8K views · 1d ago · 29:18

In this video: the real 6-year cost of ownership ($47,311 before depreciation), why tires are a third of everything I've spent, what's broken (and what hasn't) in 6 years, the PADM engine mount and coolant issues owners talk about, my decision on Porsche's extended warranty, PDK vs manual after 6 years, whether I should upgrade the exhaust, and the suspension mods behind my new personal best at Mosport.

Topics: Porsche 718 Spyder 6-Year Review: Honest Verdict · Why Buy a Used 718 Spyder Now? Gas 718 Production Ended · Does the 4.0 Flat-Six Still Feel Special After 6 Years? · Daily Livability & Lake Placid Road Trip · 718 Spyder Reliability: Recall, PADM, Oil Use, Coolant, Bore Scoring · Real 6-Year Cost of Ownership: $47,311 & Depreciation

IS THIS THE BEST DRIVE IN THE SWISS ALPS? HONEST VERDICT!

1.2K views · 1w ago · 13:34

Susten, Grimsel, and Furka — three of Switzerland's most famous alpine passes, driven back to back in a single day. This was, hands down, the best driving day of our entire Alps road trip, and this video covers all three: the tunnels and glacier views of Susten, the turquoise reservoirs of Grimsel, and the barren drama of Furka — including the real James Bond "Goldfinger" curve and exactly where to find it.

Topics: Susten vs Grimsel vs Furka: Best Swiss Alps Pass? · Driving 3 Swiss Passes in 1 Day: Wassen to Realp · Susten Pass: The Alpine Pass Built for Cars · Steingletscher Restaurant: Best Swiss Alps Lunch Stop · Grimsel Pass: Turquoise Glacier Reservoirs · Furka Pass: The Most Famous Road in the Alps

Never Get STRANDED in Your CLASSIC CAR Again — ANCEL BS400 Tested!

363 views · 1w ago · 4:50

My 1967 Chevy II sits a lot — and now its battery is DEAD. So I installed the ANCEL BS400 Super Starter, a permanently mounted 1,300-amp supercapacitor, and put it through three real tests on the original 194 inline six: a cold start with and without it, a 10-day sit test, and a dead battery rescue using Force-Start in the app.

Topics: Dead Battery Test: Will a 1967 Chevy II Start? · What Is the ANCEL BS400 Supercapacitor Jump Starter? · Easy 15-Minute Install & App Features (No Drilling) · 3 Tips for Classic Car Owners Before Installing · Does a Modern Box Belong in a Classic Engine Bay? · Test 1: Cold Start Cranking Voltage Drop

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I TRIED TO HIT 181 MPH ON THE AUTOBAHN — HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED!

8.4K views · 2w ago · 7:21

For more information on the Alpine Tour. This 2026 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is rated for 181 mph. On Day 2 of our Alps trip — Munich to Stuttgart on the A8 — I broke away from our tour group, caught up to another member in a Porsche Spyder RS, and found out exactly how close a rental actually gets to that number.

Topics: Porsche 911 Cabriolet on the Autobahn – Can a Rental Hit 181 MPH? · Autobahn Rules Explained: Unrestricted Zones & the 130 km/h Advisory Speed · Autobahn Liability: Why Driving Over 130 km/h Matters in a Crash · A8 Munich to Stuttgart: Where the No Speed Limit Sections Are · Breaking Away From Our Porsche Alps Tour Group · Chasing a Porsche Spyder RS on the Autobahn

I SPENT $28,052 ON AN ALPS DRIVING TOUR. WAS IT WORTH IT?

13K views · 3w ago · 18:13

For more information on the Alpine Tour. What does an organized group driving tour through the Alps actually cost, and is it worth it? Full itemized breakdown: $28,052.57 for two people, over eight days, with twelve other couples. This video covers every real cost, what worked, what didn't, what genuinely surprised me, and what to check before you book one yourself — including the real story behind why we never made it to the Stelvio Pass, and what replaced it.

Topics: Is an Organized Alps Driving Tour Worth It? · Who Joins a Porsche Alps Tour (Drivers & Cars) · Full Cost Breakdown: $28,525 for 8 Days + $6,000 Deposit · Route: Munich, Autobahn Top Speed & Porsche Museum · Susten, Grimsel & Furka Passes in One Day · Stelvio Pass Cancelled: Kaunertal Glacier Road & Hahntennjoch

Trading My 718 Spyder for a 911? The Truth After 7 Days in the Alps!

35K views · 4w ago · 15:43

For more information on the Alpine Tour. I just spent seven days driving a 2026 Porsche 911 Cabriolet through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria — comparing it to everything I know about my own 718 Spyder. This is the honest answer to the question I kept getting asked: would I actually trade?

Topics: Would I Trade My 718 Spyder for a 2026 911 Cabriolet? · 718 Spyder vs 911 Cabriolet: Track Car vs Grand Tourer · Specs Compared: Horsepower, 0-60, Weight & Price · Real Cost: Porsche Rental & European Fuel Prices · Autobahn Top Speed Run: 162 mph with the Top Up · Living with the 911 Cabriolet: Sport Mode, CarPlay & Width

HOW TO INSPECT A USED PORSCHE BEFORE YOU BUY (10-MINUTE SCAN THAT SAVES THOUSANDS)!

1.3K views · 1mo ago · 10:56

Buying a used Porsche 718, 981, or 991? Before you spend money on a pre-purchase inspection, run the complete scan process. In this video I use the Mucar 892BT full-system bidirectional scanner on my own Miami Blue 718 Spyder to walk through every check that actually matters: stored vs.

Topics: Cleared Check Engine Light Scam Explained · Walkaround & Seller Test Before You Scan · Scanner Setup: Mukar 892 BT for Porsche · VIN & Mileage Verification (Odometer Check) · Full System Scan: Stored vs Pending Codes · IM Readiness Monitors Explained

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